Why study Languages, Linguistics and International at UNE?

The world has become a much smaller place due to rapid globalisation, which has led to interdependence between the world’s economies and cultures. As a result, the effects of internal politics, foreign policy and diplomacy are impacting nations and individuals worldwide like never before. 

Recent world events have led to the emergence or accentuation of globalisation challenges. These challenges present enormous opportunities for secure work across a wide range of industries and careers in the public and private sectors that require multilingual and linguistic professionals. 

We offer a range of languages, linguistics and international-focused degrees designed to give you a skillset that you can use to affect the politics, business, economics, society and culture of our interconnected world. Our courses are available for online study so you can fit your education around your life, and as the #1 university in Australia in Languages for Teaching Quality (Good Universities Guide 2023, undergraduate), your education is in good hands.  

If you are new to university study and looking to gain language skills fast, our Diploma in Modern Languages can help you become proficient in one language and culture of your choice. Alternatively, you can undertake our immersive Bachelor of Languages or our Bachelor of Arts which includes majors in Chinese, French, German, Indonesian, Italian, Japanese, Spanish and Linguistics. 

As a postgraduate you can take on our Master of Applied Linguistics or our Master of Arts and truly hone a set of invaluable language or linguistics skills. The Master of Applied Linguistics offers the Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) major. 

Become future fit in a rapidly connecting world. Explore our Languages, Linguistics and International-focused courses now. 

Courses by study level

  • Bespoke Graduate Certificate: design your own 4 unit postgraduate course and have your work experience recognised in the process.
  • ‘Fundamental’ Bespoke Course: choose two, three or four fundamental units from a traditional degree. If you are planning a new direction, or adding a new set of skills to your portfolio, you may want to start with this option. These units provide a foundation, or a ‘base camp’, to return to if you want to later progress to a full degree.
  • ‘Advanced’ Bespoke Course: choose two, three or four advanced units from a full degree. This is a great strategy for staying current in your field, or advancing your knowledge.
  • ‘Critical Content’ Bespoke Course: choose two, three or four units from any of the available units in a degree to create a Critical Content Bespoke Course. This option lets you get the knowledge you need without the time and cost of a full degree.
  • ‘Mix and Match’ Bespoke Course: combine two, three or four units from different degrees and disciplines to design your mix and match Bespoke Course. This option lets you diversify your knowledge.

Why study with us?

Close up of UNE graduate Sam Finlayson

The greatest aspects of UNE would be the relationships UNE holds with overseas universities and the opportunities students have to study abroad.

Sam Finlayson, Bachelor of Languages and International Business

Languages, Linguistics and International careers

The study of a language, linguistics and/or international culture is a qualification that can open many doors, both domestically and internationally, helping you to future fit yourself for a career in:

  • government, inter-governmental and non-government organisations
  • defence forces
  • environmental advocacy
  • human rights advocacy
  • immigration
  • intelligence agencies
  • international diplomacy
  • international commerce
  • journalism
  • overseas development assistance.

A five-star experience

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Five Stars,
18 Years in a Row

UNE is the only public uni in Australia awarded 18 straight years of five stars for Overall Experience

Good Universities Guide 2007-2024
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No.1 in NSW for
Student Experience

QILT (government-endorsed) ranks UNE as the top public NSW uni for Student Experience

QILT Student Experience Survey
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Five Stars for
Teaching Quality

UNE rates among the top 20 per cent of universities in Australia for Teaching Quality

Good Universities Guide 2024

What happens next?

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1. Decide on your course

Got any questions about a course you would like to study? Don’t hesitate to contact us, our Future Student team is standing by to help.

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2. Apply

2024 applications are now open. The application process only takes 20 minutes to complete. Don’t delay, apply now!

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3. Receive an offer, enrol and start studying

Your start date is based on the study period you choose to apply for.